Increasing uptake of performance-recording genetics through automated livestock management systems (Phase 1).

Summary

​The project has deployed automated livestock management systems (ALMS) and engaged in training a number of groups of cattle. The pregnancy scanning equipment is in place, which will be used alongside crush side data recording to validate the ALMS system. The Belmont property data including mapping and all cattle information is available via the DataMuster database and web-based application. During the Beef Australia 2018 Expo the project team were able to engage with more than 500 producers and provide them with information on the project and the importance of automated phenotyping. The delay in finalising the contracting of Phase 2 of the project means the work planned for July and August associated with training the calving groups has not been started. However, the project team will continue to undertake this work until to ensure the evaluation of induction of the cattle into the calving paddocks is considered as part of Phase 2 of the project.